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The halogen which reacts spontaneously with gold (Au) to form Au+3 is ________________?

Correct answer: B. Cl2

  • A. F2
  • B. Cl2
  • C. Br2
  • D. I2

Explanation

Chlorine reacts directly with gold to form gold(III) chloride: 2Au + 3Cl2 -> 2AuCl3. Fluorine may also form gold(III) fluoride under suitable conditions, but the standard textbook reaction referred to here is the formation of AuCl3 by chlorine.

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